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Naught For Thy Comfort. Richard Burton (Roy Kinnear). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
Roy Kinnear

Roy Kinnear

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Roy Kinnear features

George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television Features

Comedy Rewind: George & Mildred - A classy sitcom all about class

Sunday 8th December 2024

When is a sitcom spin-off more successful than the original? When it is one of the most iconic - and enduringly popular - comedies of its age, George & Mildred.

Cowboys. Image shows from L to R: Eric (James Wardroper), Joe Jones (Roy Kinnear), Wobbly Ron (David Kelly), Richard Geyser (Colin Welland). Copyright: Thames Television Features

Comedy Rewind: Can't trust the Cowboys!

Sunday 18th July 2021

A look back at early eighties sitcom Cowboys, which starred Colin Welland, David Kelly, James Wardroper and Roy Kinnear as a rabble of builders.

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